Moroni the Angel of Light

The story of Moroni goes hand in hand with anything to do with Joseph Smith. If there’s no Moroni, there’s no restoration of the gospel and no first vision. Ahh, but the story of the first vision includes the lesser know version that Nephi, not Moroni, showed up to tell Joseph about the restoration.

Atop every Mormon temple today sits a golden statue of Moroni, the angel of light. Typically he always faces east so he can herald in the second coming of Christ.  Back in the early days of Mormonism Moroni was depicted as an angel vertically flying through the air with trumpet in hand announcing the newly restored gospel.  Today he looks like a young kid sporting a baseball cap and a bugle.

Our personal opinions about Moroni don’t count for much in the long run, but what does count is God’s opinion and that’s been our focus here at LAM. Who was Moroni, where did he come from and what does it mean for you and me? These are the questions we all need to ask ourselves so we can determine if this is from God.

When witnessing to your Mormon friends (or if you’re LDS) ask for their opinion when it comes to Moroni. Is it okay that Joseph was talking to dead people? Is it okay for you to talk to dead people?

Seriously, if you’re LDS take a few moments out of your day and privately ask yourself those questions. No one has to know your thoughts and you need to know it’s not a sin to research and think things through.  Some of the earliest Christians looked into the claims made by Peter, Paul and the other apostles before they accepted their stories. Imagine – these people were studious, righteous Jews and they stopped to check up on the claims made by someone like Peter! Acts 17:10-12.

And Then Nephi became Moroni

The Church hasn’t exactly been forthcoming about which angel appeared to Smith in 1823.

Why is that?

Captain Kidd, Camoora’s Buried Treasure and Joseph’s Golden Plates

The mystery surrounding Captain Kidd’s activities around the Camora Island nation and rumors  of his buried treasure during the days of Joseph Smith.

Comoros Islands

Explanation & map of this archipelago island nation

Joseph Smith, Magic, Masonry & the Occult

Janis Hutchison’s research project on the Spaniard angel Moroni and Smith’s evolving stories.

Joseph Smith, Moroni & Nephi

Who visited Smith that fateful night – Moroni or Nephi?

Moroni a Symbol of the Gospel

(According to Gordon Hinclkley)

Moroni an Angel of Light

The biblical meaning for an angel of light.

Moroni & Cumorah

Moroni the town of buried treasures

Moroni, Devil, Angel of Light

You’ll be surprised at how many times Joseph Smith refers to both the devil and Moroni as an angel of light. How can this just be a simple coincidence?

Moroni for Your Christmas Tree

Moroni the Fulfillment of Scripture?

Moroni: the Golden Calf of Mormonism

Moroni has many faces. One version shows him as a Mayan warrior, another shows one of the sculptor’s mother was the model portraying Moroni. Who is he and where’s the cross?

Moroni, Who was he?

Moroni’s Godhood Status

How could Moroni be a resurrected being and not a god if he was righteous?

Moroni’s Magical Manifestations

How did Moroni visit Smith in a small bedroom with his 5 brothers and no one woke up?

Moroni Won’t Become a God

Why did Brigham Young teach that angels won’t become gods? If Moroni the ultimate Mormon angel of all time wasn’t good enough to earn a forever family, are you sure you’ll qualify?

The Golden Plates of Mormonism

 Just how did Smith procure the golden plates? What happened and where?

Thought of the Day about Moroni

Taking note of the date each time Moroni visited Smith and why it’s important to those who practice witchcraft.

What is Necromancy?

Understanding why God condemns talking to dead people.

Why did Moroni Take the Plates Back?

We’ve asked ‘where are the plates’ of Mormonism, but we’re asking why they were taken this time.